Networking: Getting in touch with people in military aviation.
1. Military Air Shows
I go to as many air shows as I can every year, and I can’t tell you how many people I’ve met. I’d say 95% of the pilots love to talk about their experience, and are more than happy to dish what really happens in flight school. I even got to hang out with the Thunderbirds at their hanger at Nellis AFB after a show. It was awesome!
When you’re on base for one of these shows, put yourself out there and ask questions. The worst someone can say is no, and we’ve all dealt with that before. I’d simply approach them with confidence and a good first question, and the rest will fall into place.
The more genuine you are, the more willing they’ll be to show you around.
And if you run into a jerk, try again and keep your thoughts to yourself!
2. Find a Pen-Pal
So we’ve all heard of pen-pals. What are we in, the 3rd grade again? But seriously, these pen-pals don’t necessarily need to be someone who’s across the world!
I was recently talking to a friend of mine, who happens to be a Tornado pilot in the German Air Force. He said when he was about 14 he was at an air show and exchanged info with a pilot in the United States Air Force.
This man became his mentor and helped him throughout the process of becoming a fighter pilot.
This is also why we think the Afterburner Club is so awesome. Ed is able to answer your questions personally on the monthly call!
Seriously, if you haven’t picked up the Fighter Pilot Power Pack, you should. It’s loaded with tons of priceless information that will be invaluable to your future as a military pilot.
It will give you the confidence to know what the heck you’re talking about, and the rest will simply fall in line.
Just a few tips from the people who know!
Here is everything that comes with The Fighter Pilot Power Pack:
1. Future Ace: The Definitive Guide To Becoming A Fighter Pilot.
2. Audio CD’s: Marching to Mach: Your Fighter Pilot Career At A Glance, How To Excel In Flight School, Fighter Pilot Medical Requirements, Becoming A Fighter Pilot: An Introduction To Your Next Career.
3. 8 Free Bonuses Including: Special Reports: How To Excel In Flight School, Marching to Mach, Becoming A Fighter Pilot, Fighter Pilot Missions, Fighter Pilot Missions Audio CD, Fighter Pilot Medical Requirements, The Medical Guidelines.
Keep on plugging away at your dream and keep us posted on your success!
Cheers!
Jonathan Tee says
I would most definitely get in touch with a military aviator in an airshow once I move back to the States for good. However, I have already known my friend’s dad, who is also a USAF aviator, who flies C-17s. I can probably learn a lot from him about the general information about becoming a pilot. It has always been a great pleasure to know those who are pilots in the USAF, USN, and USMC. Hopefully I will run into a real fighter pilot one day!